1997 FLEETWOOD AVION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION
The 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly (2 complaints), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION, potentially affecting up to 1,404 vehicles.
Recall 99V294000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 1,404 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION 375W. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 99V294000 (TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY). HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATED THAT HIS TRAILER WAS INCLUDED, BUT THE DEALER HAS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND FAILED TO PAY THE REPAIR COSTS, AS NOTED IN THE RECALL AGREEMENT. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION 375W. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 99V294000 (TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY). HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATED THAT HIS TRAILER WAS INCLUDED, BUT THE DEALER HAS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND FAILED TO PAY THE REPAIR COSTS, AS NOTED IN THE RECALL AGREEMENT. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR
LANDING GEAR (FRONT LEGS) CONTINUALLY STRIPPING IT'S GEARS. *LA
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION(99V-294), HOWEVER IS HAVING TROUBLE OBTAINING RECALL REPAIR IN NEARBY LOCATION, MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO PAY TRAVEL EXPENSES. *SLC
PINBOX THAT SUPPORTS THE FLOOR IN BATHROOM WAS RECALLED BECAUSE IT WAS NEVER ASSEMBLED CAUSING IT TO BEGIN TO COLLAPSE. DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECALL. NLM
Safety Rating for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD AVION
- 1992 FLEETWOOD AVION — 3 complaints
- 1993 FLEETWOOD AVION — 1 complaint
- 1994 FLEETWOOD AVION — 0 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD AVION — 0 complaints
- 1996 FLEETWOOD AVION — 1 complaint
- 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION (current)
- 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION — 4 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD AVION — 4 complaints
- 2000 FLEETWOOD AVION — 1 complaint
- 2001 FLEETWOOD AVION — 0 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD AVION — 0 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints